ENTRY LEVEL

Description: Provides technical support and performs less complex drafting duties. Typically works under the supervision of a master draftsman.

I. Knowledge of Discipline

** additional technical areas:

II. NPS Environmental-Heritage Ethic

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of NPS ethic/policies/mission

Basic knowledge of drafting principles/terminology

Ability to read construction drawings

Ability to create detailed drawings from sketches

Ability to use mathematical formulas in computing areas and for scaling/dimensioning

Knowledge of NPS design process and office procedures

DEVELOPMENTAL LEVEL

Description: Provides a wide variety of technical support and services for engineering projects from conceptual planning through construction modification phase. Works mostly independently and coordinates with designers as required.

I. Knowledge of Discipline

** additional technical areas, same as entry level plus:

II. Inter/Intra-Personal Skills

III. NPS Environmental-Heritage Ethic

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Same as entry level plus:

Familiarity with basic engineering concepts/principles/practices/methods and materials

FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL

Description: Provides specialized technical support from conception planning through design, construction modification phase of projects. Works on a variety of projects; specializes in one discipline, acts as lead technician.

I. Knowledge of Discipline

II. Inter/Intra-Personal Skills

III. NPS Environmental-Heritage Ethic

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Same as developmental level plus:

Technical knowledge of and ability to apply basic specific architecture and engineering concepts/principles/practices/ methods and materials

Ability to coordinate/organize and manage work within established time frames

Ability to analyze guidelines and resolve problems

Ability to participate as part of a multidisciplinary team and to mentor and guide lower graded employees/coworkers

Knowledge of NPS planning, design, construction and modification process

Familiarity with the contributions/requirements of other disciplines, i.e., civil, mechanical and electrical engineering, architecture, and landscape architecture